Seattle Kennel Club Dog Show

Nearly 2,000 dogs compete for Best In Show awards at the Seattle Kennel Club Dog Show

By BY JOSHUA TRUJILLO

on March 9, 2013 11:18 PM

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Paris, a standard poodle, relaxes as she is groomed by Lindsay Gorder of Lake Stevens during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. Photographed on Saturday, March 9, 2013. The show continues on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. More info can be found here: seattledogshow.org less

Paris, a standard poodle, relaxes as she is groomed by Lindsay Gorder of Lake Stevens during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their ... more

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Watson, a golden retriever, holds onto his 4th place sporting group award after placing in the competition at the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. Photographed on Saturday, March 9, 2013. less

Watson, a golden retriever, holds onto his 4th place sporting group award after placing in the competition at the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly ... more

A pekingese is shown during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. Photographed on Saturday, March 9, 2013. less

A pekingese is shown during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. Photographed on ... more

Dogs sniff around the pup restroom during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. Photographed on Saturday, March 9, 2013. less

Dogs sniff around the pup restroom during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. ... more

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A dog is readied for judging during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. Photographed on Saturday, March 9, 2013. less

A dog is readied for judging during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. Photographed on ... more

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Jazzy, a pug, takes a break during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. Photographed on Saturday, March 9, 2013. less

Jazzy, a pug, takes a break during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. Photographed on ... more

A dog competes on the agility course during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. Photographed on Saturday, March 9, 2013. less

A dog competes on the agility course during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. ... more

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A maltese is shown during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. Photographed on Saturday, March 9, 2013. less

A maltese is shown during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. Photographed on Saturday, ... more

Penny Dugan of Bothell readies standard poodle Ally for a competition during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. Photographed on Saturday, March 9, 2013. less

Penny Dugan of Bothell readies standard poodle Ally for a competition during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing ... more

A dog competes on the agility course during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. Photographed on Saturday, March 9, 2013. less

A dog competes on the agility course during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. ... more

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Darla Hichborn of Florida grooms Afghan hound Pete during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. Pete is an international championship dog. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. Photographed on Saturday, March 9, 2013. less

Darla Hichborn of Florida grooms Afghan hound Pete during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. Pete is an international championship dog. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs ... more

A dog competes on the agility course during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. Photographed on Saturday, March 9, 2013. less

A dog competes on the agility course during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. ... more

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Dogs wait to be shown during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. Photographed on Saturday, March 9, 2013. less

Dogs wait to be shown during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. Photographed on ... more

Matrix, an Afghan long hair relaxes with handler Chis Mann during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. Matrix wore a head covering to keep the dog's hair neat. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. Photographed on Saturday, March 9, 2013. less

Matrix, an Afghan long hair relaxes with handler Chis Mann during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. Matrix wore a head covering to keep the dog's hair neat. The show ... more

Dogs compete during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. Photographed on Saturday, March 9, 2013. less

Dogs compete during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. Photographed on Saturday, March ... more

Dogs wait to be shown during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. Photographed on Saturday, March 9, 2013. less

Dogs wait to be shown during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. Photographed on ... more

A dog competes on the agility course during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. Photographed on Saturday, March 9, 2013. less

A dog competes on the agility course during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. ... more

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A handler readies her dog on the competition floor during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. Photographed on Saturday, March 9, 2013. less

A handler readies her dog on the competition floor during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show ... more

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A dog competes on the agility course during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. Photographed on Saturday, March 9, 2013. less

A dog competes on the agility course during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. ... more

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Bruce, a greyhound from Mt. Vernon, is cared for by groomer Jessica Harris of Oregon during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. Photographed on Saturday, March 9, 2013. less

Bruce, a greyhound from Mt. Vernon, is cared for by groomer Jessica Harris of Oregon during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their ... more

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Dogs and owners compete during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. Photographed on Saturday, March 9, 2013. less

Dogs and owners compete during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. Photographed on ... more

Dogs are walked on the show floor during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. Photographed on Saturday, March 9, 2013. less

Dogs are walked on the show floor during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. ... more

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Chinese crested Spicy is cared for by Terry Rothell of Enumclaw during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. Photographed on Saturday, March 9, 2013. less

Chinese crested Spicy is cared for by Terry Rothell of Enumclaw during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for ... more

A dog competes on the agility course during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. Photographed on Saturday, March 9, 2013. less

A dog competes on the agility course during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

A dog competes on the agility course during the Seattle Kennel... Photo-4306800.58178 - seattlepi.com

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A dog competes on the agility course during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. Photographed on Saturday, March 9, 2013. less

A dog competes on the agility course during the Seattle Kennel Club's Dog Show at CenturyLink Field Events Center. The show features nearly 2,000 dogs and their owners competing for Best in Show awards. ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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